Melbourne, Nov 29, 2024 (AFP) - Social media companies slam Australia's under-16 ban

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2024-11-29

Social media giants on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up under-16s, describing it as a rush job littered with "many unanswered questions". The UN children's charity UNICEF Australia joined the fray, warning the law was no "silver bullet" against online harm and could push kids into "covert and unregulated" spaces online. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the legislation may not be implemented perfectly --......

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